4 dead in 2 separate crashes on Interstate 280 in East Orange, Newark

State police say three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 280 in East Orange. (Credit: News 12 New Jersey)

State police say three people were killed in a multivehicle crash on Interstate 280 in East Orange.

Authorities say a Mack dump truck driven by Michael Devito, 65, of North Bergen, was traveling eastbound near mile marker 11.7 when it lost control. A Honda and five other vehicles were struck just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Lt. Col. Edward Cetnar says the Honda was immediately engulfed...

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